Four U.S. Senior Greco-Roman athletes unbeaten after day one of Malar Cup in Sweden
Share:
by Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling
Dominic Damon of the United States, shown competing in a USA vs. Sweden dual meet earlier this week, is among the four Senior-level wrestlers with unbeaten records after day one at the Malar Cup. Photo by Jan Emanuelsson, JE-Photo.se
VASTERAS, Sweden – The first day of the Malar Cup, a major international tournament in Sweden, has completed. A large team of U.S. Senior and youth athletes entered the event, which will conclude on Sunday.
After the first day, there are four unbeaten Senior wrestlers from the United States, including Sean Sesnan of Watertown, Tenn. at 60 kg, Dominic Damon of Seattle, Wash. at 67 kg, Corey Fitzgerald of Green, Ohio at 82 kg and Tyler Curd of Oak Grove, Mo. at 130 kg.
Two U.S. wrestlers competing in the UWW Cadet division are also unbeaten, Logan Hatch of Hudson, Wis. and Hunter Lewis of Stoughton, Wis, both who wrestle at 65 kg.
Damon and Lewis were members of the 2018 U.S. Cadet World Team which competed in the Cadet World Championships in Croatia. In the 2017 Malar Cup, both Damon and Lewis won bronze medals in the Cadet division.
There is also a healthy group of athletes from the USA in the youth divisions. From this group, those unbeaten on day one are Revin Dickman (34 kg), Nathan Rioux (34 kg), Kolby Warren (34 kg), Hunter Taylor (38 kg), Christopher Coates (41 kg), Cheaney Schoeff (48 kg), Greyson Clark(48 kg), Jadon Skellenger (57 kg), Karsen Otis (57 kg) and Henry Amborn (57 kg).
For updates on the Malar Cup, visit the official results website at:
https://www.liga-db.de/Turniere/VT/2018/SE/181103_Vaesteras/indexSWE.htm
MALAR CUP
At Vasteras, Sweden
U.S. Senior performances so far
60 kg – Sean Sesnan, Watertown, Tenn.
WIN Muhammed Anvari (Gallivare SK), tech. fall 9-0
WIN Jacob Cochron (USA), tech. fall 20-12
60 kg – Jacob Cochron, Pensacola, Fla.
WIN Imranulla Safi (BK Snar), pin
LOSS Sean Sesnan (USA), tech. fall 20-12
60 kg – David Stepanian, Macomb, Mich.
LOSS Henri Halonen (Haparanda SK), tech. fall 9-1
WIN Nematullah Shmshiin (Limhamns BK), tech. fall 10-0
60 kg – Jon Massey, Wilson, N.C.
WIN Artor Hagerup (Uraedd Bryting), 8-4
LOSS Colin Eckert (SVG Nieder-Liebersbach), tech. fall 8-0
67 kg – Erik Spence, Elk Grove, Calif.,
WIN Elias Klingstahl (Falkopings ABK), pin
LOSS Anton Mansson (Varbergs BolS Brottarklub), 10-6
67 kg – Dominic Damon, Seattle, Wash.
WIN Walter Wale (Norrtalje BK), tech. fall 8-0
WIN pin Abedin Khalili (Falkopings ABK), pin
72 kg – Timmy Thompson,
LOSS Siarhei Baradziulia (Belarus), tech. fall 9-0
LOSS Didrik Silverin (Team OstVast), tech fall 10-0
72 kg – Britton Holmes, Peyton, Colo.,
LOSS Gustav Dahl (BK Snar), 7-7
LOSS Rasmus Astrom (vasteras BK), 3-2
77 kg – Thomas Dantzler, Colorado Springs, Colo.,
LOSS Roni Purolainen (Koovee), tech. fall 10-2
WIN Mikita Mihun (Belarus), forfeit
77 kg – Zach Tolver, Fairbanks, Alaska,
LOSS Joel Hult (Hastveda Brottarklub), tech. fall 9-0
LOSS Roni Purlainen (Koovee), tech. fall 9-0
77 kg – Ryan Cummings, San Jose, Calif.,
LOSS Oliver Kruger (Denmark), tech. fall 14-5
WIN Jack Nordstrom (BK Bryggan), pin
77 kg – Zachary Grimes, Yukon, Okla.,
WIN Jack Nordstrom (Bk Bryggan), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Sakke Purolainen (Koovee), tech. fall 8-0
82 kg – GM Hallett, Littleton, Colo.,
LOSS Finley Allen (USA), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Mehdi Zeidvand (Vasteras BK), tech. fall 8-0
82 kg – Corey Fitzgerald, Green, Ohio
WIN Rickard Modig (Karl Gustaf Brottning), tech. fall 8-0
WIN Jafar Shiri (Sparvagen Wrestling), tech. fall 8-0
82 kg – Finley Allen, Fayetteville, N.C.
WIN GM Hallett (USA), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS David Zaypaev (Team Ostfold), tech fall 12-0
87 kg – Keaton Fanning, Bedford, Texas
LOSS Naib Ilaldayev (Husum IF BK), 5-0
97 kg – Nick Boykin, Colorado Springs, Colo.,
WIN Oscar Svensson (BK Ore), tech fall, 10-0
LOSS Billy Raaf (Arboga AK), 5-0
130 kg – Trace Schirmer, Grand Rapids, Mich.,
LOSS Nikola Milatovic (SP:09), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Ilya Yudchytis (Belarus), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Tyler Curd (USA), pin
Vs. Fardin Anosheh (BK Atlas)
130 kg – Tyler Curd, Oak Grove, Mo.,
WIN Nikola Milatovic (SP:09), tech. fall 9-1
WIN Trace Schirmer (USA), pin
Vs. Fardin Anosheh (BK Atlas)
Vs, Ilya Yudchytis (Belarus)
U.S. Cadet performances so far
55 kg – Carter Stephenson, Colorado Springs, Colo
WIN Mark Loitto (IFK Linkopings BK), 15-7
WIN Hugo Hautamaki (Laihan Luja), tech. fall 14-4
LOSS Allan Behnam (Svenska Landslaget), tech. fall 9-0
65 kg - Logan Hatch, Hudson, Wis.
WIN Samuel Trelid (Malmo Tigers), 2-2
WIN Puttichart Phaitoonwong (BK Ore), pin
WIN Matheuz Berggvist (Svedala Brottarklubb), tech. fall 11-0
65 kg – Noah Wachsmuth, Colorado Springs, Colo.
WIN Kristoffer Petteren (Uraedd Bryting), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Kasperi Kauhanen (Team Nyland), 7-3
WIN Max Scharfenort (Malmo Tigers), tech fall 8-0
65 kg – Hunter Lewis, Stoughton, Wis.
WIN Yasin Hajizadeh (IF Tonsberg-Kameratene), 13-6
WIN Jim Valikainen (Hapanranda SKT), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Alexander Riefling (ASV Ladenburg), 3-1
USA Youth performances so far
34 kg – Revin Dickman
WIN Eddie Gybrandt (Vasteras BK), pin
34 kg – Angelo DiPol
LOSS Anzor Musaev (Kolbotn Bryting), pin
LOSS Elias Flasch (Malmo Tigers), forfeit
34 kg – Jayden Bowles
WIN Alfred Schonfeldt (Heby bk), tech fall 12-0
LOSS Alexandru Baloi (Klippans BK), tech. fall 17-2
34 kg – Nathan Rioux
WIN Martin Aak (Kolbony Bryting), tech. fall 20-8
WIN Felix Lamminen (PPM), 7-4
38 kg – Tallen Pawlak
WIN Wylie Stone (USA) pin
LOSS Leokim Beky (Skedsmo Bryteklubb), pin
38 kg – Kolby Warren
WIN Aaro Ojala (YKV), tech. fall 12-0
WIN Hjalmar Sandin (Sanvikens Brottarklubb), tech. fall 12-0
38 kg – Hunter Taylor
WIN Al-Bara Chopalaev (Estonia), tech. fall 14-2
WIN William Ekeroth (BK Orieon Karlstad), tech fall 13-0
38 kg – Wylie Stone
LOSS Tallen Pawlak (USA), pin
LOSS Mario Mariut (Team Ostfold), pin
38 kg – Gunnar Andrick
LOSS Algot Gamelius (Motala ABK), 7-6
WIN Vasili Kesidis (Uppsala AK), pin
41 kg – Wudtke Keith
LOSS Ahmed Tutaev (IFK Linkopings BK) tech. fall 12-0
WIN Oliver Pada (Vaasan Voima-Veikot), forfeit
41 kg – Bryan Winans
WIN Elias Luridsen (BK Thor), tech. fall 12-0
LOSS Max Hristjuk (Estonia), tech. fall 12-0
41 kg – Christopher Coates
WIN Malik Sandek (Kolbotn Bryting), tech. fall 12-0
WIN Larry Blom (Harnosands Brottarklubb), pin
44 kg – Jack Dubach
LOSS Ossian Johansson (BK Atle), tech. fall 14-1
WIN Oliver Issal (Varnamo BK), 15-8
WIN Brage Saether (Loreskob Bryteklubb), pin
44 kg – Ethan Soderbloom
LOSS Liam Svensson (Motala ABK), pin
LOSS Ibragim Vakhaev (Team Ostfold), tech. fall 12-0
48 kg – Cheaney Schoeff
WIN Hadi El Ayna (Malmo Tigers), pin
WIN Rashid Gamdamorov (Bjornekulla BK), pin
WIN Lucas Bagander (Norbergs Brottarklubb), pin
48 kg – Greyson Clark
WIN Oscar Josarp (Varsbergs Bols Brottarklubb), pin
WIN Tim Bergfalk (Gotesborgs AK), pin
WIN Sebastian Annergren (Sundsvalis AIK), tech. fall 12-0
52 kg – Gavin Linjer
WIN Erik Haugen (Snogg Bryting), 14-8
LOSS Petter Lundh (Team Ost/Vast), tech. fall 13-0
52 kg – Zane Licht
LOSS Llias Ayhan (Huddinge BK), 16-14
WIN Carl Boxe (Lidkopings AS), pin
WIN Tuure Lindstrom (Karkkilan Urhelijat), tech. fall 14-0
52 kg - Kai Shultz
WIN Liam Azzam (Hastveda Brottarklubb), 10-8
LOSS Rasmus Ulriksen (Denmark), pin
LOSS Nico Reichel (SVG Nieder-Liebersbach), tech. fall 12-0
57 kg – Jadon Skellenger
WIN Hugo Svahn (Klippans BK), pin
WIN Islam Omarov (Lulea BK), pin
WIN Santeri Karppinen (Team Nyland), pin
57 kg – Karsen Otis
WIN Oliver Farnestam (BK Pan), tech. fall 12-0
WIN Niklas Lehtonen (Koovee), tech. fall 14-0
WIN Oskar Svensson (Hallsbergs Brottarklubb), pin
57 kg – Henry Amborn
WIN Seif Al-Rubiaai (Limhamns BK), tech. fall 13-0
WIN Santeri Karppinen (Team Nyland), pin
WIN Veeti Aalto (Team Nyland), tech. fall 12-1
VASTERAS, Sweden – The first day of the Malar Cup, a major international tournament in Sweden, has completed. A large team of U.S. Senior and youth athletes entered the event, which will conclude on Sunday.
After the first day, there are four unbeaten Senior wrestlers from the United States, including Sean Sesnan of Watertown, Tenn. at 60 kg, Dominic Damon of Seattle, Wash. at 67 kg, Corey Fitzgerald of Green, Ohio at 82 kg and Tyler Curd of Oak Grove, Mo. at 130 kg.
Two U.S. wrestlers competing in the UWW Cadet division are also unbeaten, Logan Hatch of Hudson, Wis. and Hunter Lewis of Stoughton, Wis, both who wrestle at 65 kg.
Damon and Lewis were members of the 2018 U.S. Cadet World Team which competed in the Cadet World Championships in Croatia. In the 2017 Malar Cup, both Damon and Lewis won bronze medals in the Cadet division.
There is also a healthy group of athletes from the USA in the youth divisions. From this group, those unbeaten on day one are Revin Dickman (34 kg), Nathan Rioux (34 kg), Kolby Warren (34 kg), Hunter Taylor (38 kg), Christopher Coates (41 kg), Cheaney Schoeff (48 kg), Greyson Clark(48 kg), Jadon Skellenger (57 kg), Karsen Otis (57 kg) and Henry Amborn (57 kg).
For updates on the Malar Cup, visit the official results website at:
https://www.liga-db.de/Turniere/VT/2018/SE/181103_Vaesteras/indexSWE.htm
MALAR CUP
At Vasteras, Sweden
U.S. Senior performances so far
60 kg – Sean Sesnan, Watertown, Tenn.
WIN Muhammed Anvari (Gallivare SK), tech. fall 9-0
WIN Jacob Cochron (USA), tech. fall 20-12
60 kg – Jacob Cochron, Pensacola, Fla.
WIN Imranulla Safi (BK Snar), pin
LOSS Sean Sesnan (USA), tech. fall 20-12
60 kg – David Stepanian, Macomb, Mich.
LOSS Henri Halonen (Haparanda SK), tech. fall 9-1
WIN Nematullah Shmshiin (Limhamns BK), tech. fall 10-0
60 kg – Jon Massey, Wilson, N.C.
WIN Artor Hagerup (Uraedd Bryting), 8-4
LOSS Colin Eckert (SVG Nieder-Liebersbach), tech. fall 8-0
67 kg – Erik Spence, Elk Grove, Calif.,
WIN Elias Klingstahl (Falkopings ABK), pin
LOSS Anton Mansson (Varbergs BolS Brottarklub), 10-6
67 kg – Dominic Damon, Seattle, Wash.
WIN Walter Wale (Norrtalje BK), tech. fall 8-0
WIN pin Abedin Khalili (Falkopings ABK), pin
72 kg – Timmy Thompson,
LOSS Siarhei Baradziulia (Belarus), tech. fall 9-0
LOSS Didrik Silverin (Team OstVast), tech fall 10-0
72 kg – Britton Holmes, Peyton, Colo.,
LOSS Gustav Dahl (BK Snar), 7-7
LOSS Rasmus Astrom (vasteras BK), 3-2
77 kg – Thomas Dantzler, Colorado Springs, Colo.,
LOSS Roni Purolainen (Koovee), tech. fall 10-2
WIN Mikita Mihun (Belarus), forfeit
77 kg – Zach Tolver, Fairbanks, Alaska,
LOSS Joel Hult (Hastveda Brottarklub), tech. fall 9-0
LOSS Roni Purlainen (Koovee), tech. fall 9-0
77 kg – Ryan Cummings, San Jose, Calif.,
LOSS Oliver Kruger (Denmark), tech. fall 14-5
WIN Jack Nordstrom (BK Bryggan), pin
77 kg – Zachary Grimes, Yukon, Okla.,
WIN Jack Nordstrom (Bk Bryggan), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Sakke Purolainen (Koovee), tech. fall 8-0
82 kg – GM Hallett, Littleton, Colo.,
LOSS Finley Allen (USA), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Mehdi Zeidvand (Vasteras BK), tech. fall 8-0
82 kg – Corey Fitzgerald, Green, Ohio
WIN Rickard Modig (Karl Gustaf Brottning), tech. fall 8-0
WIN Jafar Shiri (Sparvagen Wrestling), tech. fall 8-0
82 kg – Finley Allen, Fayetteville, N.C.
WIN GM Hallett (USA), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS David Zaypaev (Team Ostfold), tech fall 12-0
87 kg – Keaton Fanning, Bedford, Texas
LOSS Naib Ilaldayev (Husum IF BK), 5-0
97 kg – Nick Boykin, Colorado Springs, Colo.,
WIN Oscar Svensson (BK Ore), tech fall, 10-0
LOSS Billy Raaf (Arboga AK), 5-0
130 kg – Trace Schirmer, Grand Rapids, Mich.,
LOSS Nikola Milatovic (SP:09), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Ilya Yudchytis (Belarus), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Tyler Curd (USA), pin
Vs. Fardin Anosheh (BK Atlas)
130 kg – Tyler Curd, Oak Grove, Mo.,
WIN Nikola Milatovic (SP:09), tech. fall 9-1
WIN Trace Schirmer (USA), pin
Vs. Fardin Anosheh (BK Atlas)
Vs, Ilya Yudchytis (Belarus)
U.S. Cadet performances so far
55 kg – Carter Stephenson, Colorado Springs, Colo
WIN Mark Loitto (IFK Linkopings BK), 15-7
WIN Hugo Hautamaki (Laihan Luja), tech. fall 14-4
LOSS Allan Behnam (Svenska Landslaget), tech. fall 9-0
65 kg - Logan Hatch, Hudson, Wis.
WIN Samuel Trelid (Malmo Tigers), 2-2
WIN Puttichart Phaitoonwong (BK Ore), pin
WIN Matheuz Berggvist (Svedala Brottarklubb), tech. fall 11-0
65 kg – Noah Wachsmuth, Colorado Springs, Colo.
WIN Kristoffer Petteren (Uraedd Bryting), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Kasperi Kauhanen (Team Nyland), 7-3
WIN Max Scharfenort (Malmo Tigers), tech fall 8-0
65 kg – Hunter Lewis, Stoughton, Wis.
WIN Yasin Hajizadeh (IF Tonsberg-Kameratene), 13-6
WIN Jim Valikainen (Hapanranda SKT), tech. fall 8-0
LOSS Alexander Riefling (ASV Ladenburg), 3-1
USA Youth performances so far
34 kg – Revin Dickman
WIN Eddie Gybrandt (Vasteras BK), pin
34 kg – Angelo DiPol
LOSS Anzor Musaev (Kolbotn Bryting), pin
LOSS Elias Flasch (Malmo Tigers), forfeit
34 kg – Jayden Bowles
WIN Alfred Schonfeldt (Heby bk), tech fall 12-0
LOSS Alexandru Baloi (Klippans BK), tech. fall 17-2
34 kg – Nathan Rioux
WIN Martin Aak (Kolbony Bryting), tech. fall 20-8
WIN Felix Lamminen (PPM), 7-4
38 kg – Tallen Pawlak
WIN Wylie Stone (USA) pin
LOSS Leokim Beky (Skedsmo Bryteklubb), pin
38 kg – Kolby Warren
WIN Aaro Ojala (YKV), tech. fall 12-0
WIN Hjalmar Sandin (Sanvikens Brottarklubb), tech. fall 12-0
38 kg – Hunter Taylor
WIN Al-Bara Chopalaev (Estonia), tech. fall 14-2
WIN William Ekeroth (BK Orieon Karlstad), tech fall 13-0
38 kg – Wylie Stone
LOSS Tallen Pawlak (USA), pin
LOSS Mario Mariut (Team Ostfold), pin
38 kg – Gunnar Andrick
LOSS Algot Gamelius (Motala ABK), 7-6
WIN Vasili Kesidis (Uppsala AK), pin
41 kg – Wudtke Keith
LOSS Ahmed Tutaev (IFK Linkopings BK) tech. fall 12-0
WIN Oliver Pada (Vaasan Voima-Veikot), forfeit
41 kg – Bryan Winans
WIN Elias Luridsen (BK Thor), tech. fall 12-0
LOSS Max Hristjuk (Estonia), tech. fall 12-0
41 kg – Christopher Coates
WIN Malik Sandek (Kolbotn Bryting), tech. fall 12-0
WIN Larry Blom (Harnosands Brottarklubb), pin
44 kg – Jack Dubach
LOSS Ossian Johansson (BK Atle), tech. fall 14-1
WIN Oliver Issal (Varnamo BK), 15-8
WIN Brage Saether (Loreskob Bryteklubb), pin
44 kg – Ethan Soderbloom
LOSS Liam Svensson (Motala ABK), pin
LOSS Ibragim Vakhaev (Team Ostfold), tech. fall 12-0
48 kg – Cheaney Schoeff
WIN Hadi El Ayna (Malmo Tigers), pin
WIN Rashid Gamdamorov (Bjornekulla BK), pin
WIN Lucas Bagander (Norbergs Brottarklubb), pin
48 kg – Greyson Clark
WIN Oscar Josarp (Varsbergs Bols Brottarklubb), pin
WIN Tim Bergfalk (Gotesborgs AK), pin
WIN Sebastian Annergren (Sundsvalis AIK), tech. fall 12-0
52 kg – Gavin Linjer
WIN Erik Haugen (Snogg Bryting), 14-8
LOSS Petter Lundh (Team Ost/Vast), tech. fall 13-0
52 kg – Zane Licht
LOSS Llias Ayhan (Huddinge BK), 16-14
WIN Carl Boxe (Lidkopings AS), pin
WIN Tuure Lindstrom (Karkkilan Urhelijat), tech. fall 14-0
52 kg - Kai Shultz
WIN Liam Azzam (Hastveda Brottarklubb), 10-8
LOSS Rasmus Ulriksen (Denmark), pin
LOSS Nico Reichel (SVG Nieder-Liebersbach), tech. fall 12-0
57 kg – Jadon Skellenger
WIN Hugo Svahn (Klippans BK), pin
WIN Islam Omarov (Lulea BK), pin
WIN Santeri Karppinen (Team Nyland), pin
57 kg – Karsen Otis
WIN Oliver Farnestam (BK Pan), tech. fall 12-0
WIN Niklas Lehtonen (Koovee), tech. fall 14-0
WIN Oskar Svensson (Hallsbergs Brottarklubb), pin
57 kg – Henry Amborn
WIN Seif Al-Rubiaai (Limhamns BK), tech. fall 13-0
WIN Santeri Karppinen (Team Nyland), pin
WIN Veeti Aalto (Team Nyland), tech. fall 12-1
Read More#
Elections to be held for USA Wrestling Standing Committees Positions; Nomination deadline is July 20
Boyden, Fernandez, Calkins, Kikinou among talented Greco-Roman champions at U15 Nationals
World medalist Attao leads group of four title repeaters at 2023 U20 Greco-Roman Nationals
Three No. 1 seeds advance to U17 Greco-Roman World Team Trials, 2022 U17 World Team member Khosravy looks to repeat
